Central Valley Organizer Center for Community Change

The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Organization Center for Community Change Date July 2013 Position Title Central Valley Organizer Location Kern County, CA About the Center for Community Change The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, our mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to have a significant impact in improving their communities and the policies and institutions that affect their lives. The Center for Community Change is committed to help build powerful and dynamic movements in diverse communities across America that will be the impetus for creating a society in which everyone has enough to thrive and achieve their full potential. Inspired by a belief in the dignity of all people, the Center has been instrumental in the fight for comprehensive and fair immigration reform, a push for a bold jobs agenda, and protecting essential retirement security programs. The Center played a major role in recent positive changes to immigration laws that will keep thousands of immigrant families together. Our Housing Trust Fund Project has helped bring affordable housing to millions of people. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org. About California Partnership (CAP) California Partnership is a statewide coalition of community-based groups organizing and advocating at the local, state, and national levels for programs and policies that reduce and end poverty. Over the years, CAP has spear-headed exciting campaigns to develop electoral power in low-income communities, give voice to local communities in creating a more just state budget, and build a movement for health care for everyone. The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer California Partnership has member organizations across the state and is organized in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Central Coast, portions of the Central Valley, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside. For further information please visit our website at: www.california-partnership.org Position Description California Partnership is hiring an Organizer to train and engage base-building community organizations and strengthen CAP’s network in the Central Valley region. The Organizer who must be based in Kern County will also be responsible for carrying out advocacy work alongside community leaders for robust implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Low-Income Health Program in Kern County, and the transition to Medi-Cal. This position reports to: Director of California Partnership Principal Responsibilities:  Identify base-building organizations, create and maintain local relationships, reach out to potential new member organizations  Maintain strong community-based relationships to achieve effective implementation of county administered health programs for low-income applicants  Lead local CAP chapter in developing and implementing plans to build power among communities  Lead strategy sessions with partners and members  Strengthen CAP’s organizational network across the Central Valley  Conduct training sessions for partners, member organizations, and community leaders  Coordinate and facilitate communication with local and state officials  Support and engage existing leaders and member organizations to increase their capacity  Plan and implement local events and coordinate statewide activities with CAP organizers and community partners  Support and assist efforts to keep Kern County activities updated through online organizing techniques using social and new media outlets  Review and update CAP training materials when necessary  Represent and promote California Partnership at meetings, conferences, and other public settings  Additional duties as assigned by the Director Qualifications:  Passionate personal commitment to the mission of California Partnership  2-3 years organizing and working with communities The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer  Experience in training and group facilitation  Ability to multi-task and follow work plans  Ability to seek out new opportunities with partners  Highly organized and strategic thinker  Commitment to developing leadership attributes in others  Excellent communication and writing skills  Capacity to deliver goals in timely manner  Creative, effective, and engaged collaborator  Comfortable speaking in public  Ability to be flexible in a nimble environment  Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends  Knowledge of California implementation of Affordable Care Act a plus  Spanish language skills a plus  CA driver’s license Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to: employment@communitychange.org or (Fax) 202-387-4891